triplethreatmark
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Post by triplethreatmark on Mar 24, 2013 15:04:47 GMT -5
... and Vice Versa.
As seen on the boards and really elsewhere, there seems to be a friendly rivalry between Americans and those from the British Isles. You can go to any one of the two groups and get diatribes about the differences between the two countries. With that said though, I've never really heard a Brit's opinion on our friendly neighbors from the North and vice versa. So, with that said British and Canadian FAN members. how do you feel about each other's countries?
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Post by Zombie Mod is not a ghoul. on Mar 24, 2013 15:06:50 GMT -5
they are in canada.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 24, 2013 15:07:23 GMT -5
Used to be ours, We still have the same monarch. I for one welcome our frozen children.
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Post by "Gentleman" AJ Powell on Mar 24, 2013 15:08:48 GMT -5
They all wear snazzy red outfits, have cool hats and ride horses.
Oh, and they always get their man!
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Post by Square on Mar 24, 2013 15:08:57 GMT -5
Slaves
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Post by Hit Girl on Mar 24, 2013 15:13:41 GMT -5
The Queen is the only thing preventing you lot from becoming Americans.
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Post by BorneAgain on Mar 24, 2013 15:14:22 GMT -5
As an American I feel safe and quite knowledgable in assuming the English regard Canada as the earnest and dorky youngest offspring in contrast to the loud mouthed rebellious party animal oldest kid known as the US or the weird and slightly criminal middle child that is Australia.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 24, 2013 15:24:38 GMT -5
They don't. Canadians are basically us Americans' imaginary friends.
Yeah, I dunno what prompted me to say that. Also oddly I think this subject's come up before.
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Post by hassanchop on Mar 24, 2013 15:24:57 GMT -5
What about New Zealand and India?
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Post by Square on Mar 24, 2013 15:25:30 GMT -5
What about New Zealand and India? Lord of the Ring creators and we're still bitter about Ghandi |
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Post by The Doctor on Mar 24, 2013 15:25:51 GMT -5
In general I'd say Canadians are more similar to us(I'm English). We seem to share a similar sense of humour is the main thing I've noticed.
In terms of my opinion of them, it's hard to have one about a whole nation of different people. But all in all I'd say I like the country and it's people... especially Wolverine and Chris Jericho.
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Post by Free Hat on Mar 24, 2013 15:31:46 GMT -5
I've always assumed that they don't think about us much. We don't really project much of an image outside our borders.
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Post by Johnny D on Mar 24, 2013 15:34:30 GMT -5
I like Canada, it's my 2nd favourite country behind Japan. Would love to go to Calgary or Vancouver one day.
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Post by AdamAFL was sooooo wrong on Mar 24, 2013 15:34:38 GMT -5
I've always looked upon Canada in a good light. Not meaning to offend people here but stereotypically I think of the States as the completely nuts brother of a friend of mine, the friend being Canada.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 24, 2013 15:36:02 GMT -5
The British see Canada as everyone else does. The largest US National Park.
Of course, to them, Canadian citizens are still more civilized than we are, 'cause least they have the brains to make decent alcohol.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 24, 2013 15:52:52 GMT -5
I don't know. We have a mutual interest of rioting. When a underdog Canadian hockey team has a deep playoff run or when the heavily favored Canadian team loses in the Stanley Cup final Canada riots. Same with Brotish people and there football teams
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Post by pepsitwist on Mar 24, 2013 15:57:34 GMT -5
I've lived in Toronto, so I can perhaps have a view from both. There are certainly colonial hang ups and perceptions some people have (drinking tea) and our love for our monarch. With many older members of the population I had met, many would warmly express stories of their visits to England and their excitement at William and Kate's wedding. I'm sure when I was living there (2010/2011) The Queen might have done a state visit to Ottawa.
Outside of some 'Britishisms' that I would gently be teased about (jumper not sweater, how I pronounce garage, street not sidewalk, etc).
Most were fascinated by my accent and if I lived in London. They were always so warm and friendly. Without getting political, I really don't like Stephen Harper.
Toronto's TTC network was as unreliable as London's so we could share in our dislike of public transport.
I met plenty of migrants from the UK, first or second generation, Canada is very welcoming in that sense, so many people were extremely hospitable.
I have a great love of Canada. I miss living there. However, England is my home. I do intend to re-visit at some point and head out to see some friends in Vancouver.
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Post by "Gentleman" AJ Powell on Mar 24, 2013 16:23:11 GMT -5
What about New Zealand and India? Good at rugby and food that tastes good, but makes me gassy. |
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Post by Zaq "That Guy" Buzzkill on Mar 24, 2013 16:24:21 GMT -5
I was born in England and live in Canada so I can safely say that I like both my halves.
It makes sense to me.
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Post by Welfare Willis on Mar 24, 2013 16:32:00 GMT -5
I'll just leave this here.
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